NORTH EAST WATERCOLOR SOCIETY

2024 NEWS 48th International Juried Exhibition
and Annual Workshop information
can be found on the "Events" page.

For 50 years, the North East Watercolor Society's mission has been "The Promotion and Preservation of Watercolor Painting"
  • We provide educational opportunities.
  • We arrange exhibition and sales opportunities.
  • We offer support, encouragement and fellowship.

MAJOR ANNUAL EVENTS:
  • Members Exhibition in Orange County, New York
  • Watercolor Demonstration in Orange County, New York
  • International Exhibition in Kent, Connecticut
  • Watercolor Workshop in Sullivan County, New York (near Orange County)

MEMBERSHIP:
NEWS Members reside in more than 20 States, as well as Canada, Europe and Central America.
New members are always welcome to join!  Please see the "JOIN"  page for a membership application form.

A HISTORY OF 50 YEARS!
In 1973, the association we know today as the North East Watercolor Society was formed as the Orange County Watercolor Society, with the stated mission of The Promotion and Preservation of Watercolor Painting.”  We hold true to the mission each year through outstanding exhibitions, demonstrations, workshops and other events that benefit our members and the viewing public..
Please see the HISTORY page on this website for more information and remembrances. 

NEWS Executive Board:
PRESIDENT: Janet Campbell
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT: Tom Hedderich
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT: Jill Weltman
TREASURER: Ellen Trayer
SECRETARY: Valerie Taggart
PUBLICITY: Kate Hyden
MEMBER AT LARGE: Caroline Harrow

Newsletter Editor:  Rich VanTieghem
Website Coordinator:  Vacant

NEWS Membership Committee:
Diana Aliberti, Chair
Carole Semolic

NEWS Exhibitions Committee:
Janet Campbell
Lana Privitera
Valerie Taggart
Tom Hedderich, Chair
Kate Hyden, Publicity Chair
Richard VanTieghem
Laura Kohlmann, Awards Chair
Jill Weltman, Luncheon Coordinator

NEWS Workshop Committee:
Valerie Taggart, Chair
Janet Campbell

President Emeritus:
Richard Price

Artwork shown in the background of the home page:
"Early Snow" by Richard L. Price

NOTE: THIS IS THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE NORTH EAST WATERCOLOR SOCIETY. 
(THE PREVIOUS WEBSITE (www.northeastws.com) IS NO LONGER OPERATING)

2024 North East Watercolor Society

48th Annual INTERNATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION


Exhibition Dates: September 8- September 29, 2024

The Gallery at Kent Art Association, Route 7, South Main St., Kent, CT USA 

Entry Period:  Thurs., April 25 - Tues., June 25

Notifications by:  Tues., July 30

Delivery:  Thurs., Sept. 5, 10am-2pm at Kent, CT

Opening Reception and Awards:  Sun., Sept. 8

Closing Luncheon and Pick-up:  Sunday, Sept. 29

Link: 2024 Intl Prospectus.pdf



2024 North East Watercolor Society Annual Workshop

"Exploring Experimental Watercolor"

Sep 3-5, 2024.  Bloomingburg, NY.   Led by Susan Hope Fogel, AWS

(description to be posted here soon)



2023 47th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION

THIS BEAUTIFUL EXHIBIT WAS ON DISPLAY THRU SUNDAY OCT. 29 AT THE KENT ART ASSOCIATION GALLERY IN KENT, CT.

THE AWARD WINNING PAINTINGS ARE LISTED BELOW:

  • North East Watercolor Society Award for Best in Show ($1500) – “Morning Errands” by Susan Weintraub 
  • North East Watercolor Society Second Prize Award ($1200) – “Pears and Squares” by Chris Krupinski
  • North East Watercolor Society Third Prize Award ($1000) – “”First Ride!” by Kenneth Call
  • North East Watercolor Society Members Award ($800) – “Leafed Pear” byJanet Laird-Lagassee
  • North East Watercolor Society Excellence Award I ($500) – “Winter King After the Rain” by Kathleen Cea-Gupta 
  • North East Watercolor Society Excellence Award II ($500) – “Transition” by Dorrie Rifkin
  • North East Watercolor Society Excellence Award III ($500) – “Rock Creek” by Z.L. Feng
  • North East Watercolor Society Excellence Award IV ($500) – “Attentive Lashes” by Michael Solovyev
  • Elaine M. Garvin Memorial Award ($500) – Daddy’s Girl” by Nora Winn
  • M. Graham & Co. Award ($400m) – “59th Street Bridge” by Antonio Masi
  • Smile Award in Memory of Harvey Ball ($300) – “Repose” by June Webster
  • Richard L. Price Award ($250) – “Love Glistens” by Roberta Oliver
  • Matilda Grech Memorial Award ($250) – “21st Century Paper Dolls” by Rebecca Krutsinger
  • QoR Artist Watercolors Award ($250m) –“After the Hunt” by Judith Hummer
  • John Pike Memorial Award ($200) – “FASCINATION” by Carolyn Latanision
  • Dick VanTieghem Memorial Award ($200) – “Market Baskets and Jars” by Chito Delos Santos
  • Jack Richeson & Co. Award I ($192m) – “”Vintage Color II” by Cindi Handy
  • Artists in Heaven Award for Realism ($150) – “Bladder Wrack” by Alice Kenny
  • Holbein Artist Materials Award I ($127m) – “The Frenchman” by Robert O’Brien
  • Holbein Artist Materials Award II ($127m) – “House Rules” by Lisa Franklin
  • Ampersand Art Supply Award ($125m) –“Into the Light” by Arthur Gilmore
  • Jack Richeson & Co. Award II ($113m) – “Botanical Cure for the Spring Pandemic” by Roberta Rosenthal
  • Dixon Ticonderoga Arches PaperAward ($104m) – “Deserted DeSoto” by Tom Hedderich
  • Richard Morgan Award for Figure Painting ($100) – “Afternoon Chat” by John Wolff

We take this opportunity to list and thank the many companies, organizations and individuals whose generosity has helped us to maintain the high quality of our exhibitions and activities. We encourage their support and provide these links as a convenient reference to many of the finest people and products in the watercolor/art industry.

Kind Supporters of the 2023 International Exhibition: 

(Click on the company's name to visit their website!)

2023 ANNUAL MEMBERS SHOW

  • This exhibition of 77 beautiful paintings by 44 member artists was held at SUNY Orange, from Jan. 24 through March 17, 2023.  The reception, 50-year celebration, awards ceremony & demonstration occurred on Feb. 26. The awards judge and demonstrator was Maryann Burton, NEWS.  The award-winning paintings may be viewed on the Gallery page of this website.

The SPRING 2023 "NEWSnotes" Newsletter is now available.  Use the link below to download the newsletter.


BENEFITS OF ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP:

  • Eligible to enter Annual Members Exhibition, as well as other exhibition opportunities for members. 
  • May enter the International Juried Exhibition at reduced charge.
  • Reduced rate and priority in registration for NEWS sponsored workshop.
  • May hold office (except for President or Vice-President) and may chair or serve on committees.
  • Receive the newsletter, attend meetings, and see watercolor demonstrations by prominent artists.
  • Interact with fellow artists in a social and friendly fellowship for the advancement of watercolor painting.

BENEFITS OF SIGNATURE MEMBERSHIP:

  • May enter all NEWS exhibitions and may enter the International Juried Exhibition at reduced charge.
  • May use the "NEWS" initials after his/her name if desired.
  • May hold any office or chair in the Society.
  • All benefits of Associate Member.
  • Note: You must have a painting exhibited in 3 International Juried Exhibitions to be considered for signature membership in the society.

JOIN US!

DOWNLOAD A MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION:


2024 Fee Schedule:

  • Annual Member Dues: $40.00 (For those newly joining, please complete a Membership Application found on the "Join" page and email it to admin@northeastwatercolor.com in addition to paying the appropriate fees either by mail or through this "Payments" page.)
  • Combined Annual Member Dues ($40) + Members' International Exhibit Entry Fee ($35 for 1 or 2 paintings): $75.00
  • Members' International Exhibit Entry Fee (1 or 2 paintings): $35.00
  • Non-Members' International Exhibit Entry Fee (1 or 2 paintings): $50.00

We offer two easy methods to pay fees:

  • Via PayPal:  Use the PayPal buttons that are provided below.
  • Check Payment sent via Postal Mail:  Refer to the amounts shown above, and mail a check payable to North East Watercolor Society, to:
    NEWS, PO Box 842, Wurtsboro, NY 12790



$40  Annual Membership Dues


$75  for the combination of Annual Membership Dues + 2024 International Exhibit Entry Fee (1 or 2 paintings)


$35  Members' International Exhibit Entry Fee (1 or 2 paintings)


$50  Non-Members' International Exhibit Entry Fee (1 or 2 paintings)


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The North East Watercolor Society (NEWS) is a 501c(3) charitable non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible as far as the IRS allows.

Your monetary donation helps us to provide outstanding educational and exhibition programs.

Donations may be made in honor of a friend or a loved one, and/or may be designated for a new award. Donations may also be designated to provide general support for NEWS.

Please be sure to make a note of what you would like your donation used for, so that we can make sure it gets used properly.

Contact us via email with any questions, or to discuss a donation.
Send your email to:  admin@northeastwatercolor.com

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In 1973, the association we know today as the North East Watercolor Society was formed as the Orange County Watercolor Society by Babette Roy of Warwick, NY and Don Selchow, of Monroe, NY under the inspiration of internationally famous Illustrator, teacher and fine artist, John Pike, NA. AWS. The first meeting at Roy’s home included the fifteen charter members, who expressed the aim of the organization: “The Promotion and Preservation of Watercolor Painting.”

The Orange County Watercolor Society first exhibited at the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame in Goshen, NY with an invitational show which was attended by both Bogimir Bogdonivic, AWS, and John Pike, himself, who made a rare trip from his home in Woodstock, NY.

Membership expanded and in 1976 the Orange County Watercolor Society sponsored its first Juried Exhibition at the Harness Racing Museum. The By-laws were revised and in response to the wider membership, the name of the organization was changed to North East Watercolor Society. The Annual Juried Show expanded the reputation of the organization and the jurors and demonstrators at those shows reads like a “Who’s Who” of American watercolor painters.

CHARTER MEMBERS: Carrie Lou Fisher, Ethel Goldblatt, Matilda Grech, Ingrid Large, Gus Liebman, Jean Needle, Gertrude Ochs, Richard Ochs, Estelle Reger, Gordon Richardson, Babette Roy, Don Selchow, Janice Slocum, Edith Vail and Malcom Yohannan.

PAST PRESIDENTS: Don Selchow (1973-1976), Babette Roy (1977-1983), Ingrid Large (1984-1986),
Joan Ross (1987-1990), Friede Strobl (1991-1992) Malcolm Yohannan (1993-1996), Richard Ochs (1997-2001), Winnie O’Dougherty (2002-2004), Richard Ochs (2005-2006), Richard Price (2006-2022).



We take this opportunity to list and thank the many companies, organizations and individuals whose generosity has helped us to maintain the high quality of our exhibitions and activities. We encourage their support and provide these links as a convenient reference to many of the finest people and products in the watercolor/art industry.

Kind Supporters of the 2023 International Exhibition: 
(Click on the company's name to visit their website!)Become a Sponsor:
  • Please contact us to become a valued sponsor of the North East Watercolor Society and its programs (exhibitions, workshops, and more).
  • Email to: admin@northeastwatercolor.com

SIGNATURE MEMBERS:

Jim Adair
Katherine Ad
Diana Aliberti
Tony Armendariz

Anne M. Austin

Paula Baldinger
Judy Ballance
Janice Baragwanath
Susan Baresel
Robin Beckwith
Connie Berberian
Annelein Beukenkamp

Stephen Bluto
Patricia Collins Broun
Maryann Burton
Sal Caldarone
Janet Campbell
Sheila Cappelletti
Mark Cardoza
Claude Carretta
Kathleen Cea-Gupta

Keming Chen
Alonzo Clarke
Connie Clutter
Brenda Cretney
Teresa Cromwell
Ratindra Das
Chito Delos Santos
Mark deMos
Marilyn Ventresca DiChiara
Gary Eckhart
Mary Endico
Amanda Epstein

H. Louise Falardeau
Z. L. Feng
Karen Fitzgerald

Jeanette Fournier
Kass Morin Freeman
Sandra Swanson Fries
Pratibha Garewal

Bill Garvin (Honorary)
Judi Gilden

Arthur Patrick Gilmore
Randy Globus
Katherine Gray
Anita Gregorski

Linda K. Hall
Bruce Handford
Cindi Handy

Anne Harhay
Caroline Harrow
Tom Hedderich
Luciana Heineman

Mary Ann Heinzen
Ann Higgins
Adrian Holmes
Elizabeth Horowitz

Judith Hummer
Laura Hwang

Kathleen Hyden
John E. James

Cheryl Johnson
Joyce Kanyuk
Shar Kennett

Alice Kenny
Margaret Khorey
Diane Klock
Diane Kominick-Ouzoonian
Rebecca Krutsinger
Theresa Kubert
Kevin Kuhne
Janet Laird-Lagassee
Jeanne Lampson
Joan E. Lane

Carolyn Latanision
Alexis Lavine
Beverly Leesman
Paul Loescher
David Neil Mack
Christine Verga Maday
Antonio Masi

Liz Jorg Masi
Jinnie May
Grace Scharr McEnaney
Mary McLaughlin

Patrica Morgan
Robert J. O'Brien
Catherine P. O'Neill
Kristina N. Occhino
Roberta Oliver

Lynn Howson Page
Carolyn Pascarella

Colette Paul
Sandra T. Pealer
Bob Perkowski
Susan Philips

Deborah Ponder
Lynn Pratt
Lana Privitera
Audrey Carroll Prucnal
Nan Quintin
Kristin Ranney
Lori M. Rapuano
Carol Reilley

Dorrie Rifkin
Lorraine Rimmelin
Michele Rofrano
Marilyn Rose

Jan Ross
Babette C. Roy
Rose Scaglione
Merrilee Sett
Ana Sharma
DeEtta Silvestro

Natalie Smythe
Mikhail Solovyev
In Son
Bivenne Harvey Staiger
Herb Stanske
Jacquelyn Stein
Robert Steinmetz

E. Jane Stoddard
Annie Strack
Dennis Stuart
Kate Sullivan
Robert Sussna
Valerie Taggart

Ellen Joyce Trayer
Patrick Varriano
Leslie Waxtel
June P. Webster
Susan Weintraub

Jill A. Weltman
Cheri Weymann
Susan Wiley
Nora L. Winn
John Wolff
Hong Yang
Kathleen Zann Isacson
Mary Zywar



ASSOCIATE MEMBERS:

Judith Adel
Christine Alfery
Ciro Attardo
Linda Barboni
Victoria Beckert
Laverne Black

Jerry Bukiewicz
Diane Camac
JoAnn Catania
Michelle Clamp

Patricia D'Ambra
Pat Edwards
Meryl Enerson
Lisa Franklin
Gina Judy
Laura Kohlmann
L. Richard Koleszar

Lynwa Kreimann
Carl Kubie
Linda Kujawski

Joseph Kuzmiak
Anita Langford
Barbara Lanza

Joan Macfarlane
June Maciolek

Ellen McNally
Cathy McNulty
Lori McQueeney

Terry Milk
Midge Monat
Donna Napolitano
Yale S. Nicolls
Debra Pstrowski
Patricia Quirk
Carol Roe

Roberta Rosenthal
Tina Rosinski
Joan Ruppel
Margie Samuels
Tim Saternow
Lisa Sebelle
Carole Semolic

Margaret Simpson
Pat Smythe

Linn Stilwell
Viktoria Stockmal
Kevin Storms

Peggy (Margaret) Stover
Nina Suggs
Elizabeth Sundwall
Joseph Sundwall
Mark Taylor

Richard VanTieghem

Please contact us via email for the quickest response. You can use the form on this page to send an email, or send an email directly to admin@northeastwatercolor.com Our new postal address is: North East Watercolor Society, P.O. Box 842 Wurtsboro, NY 12790, USA

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NEWS - The Best in Watercolor for over 50 Years!

NORTH EAST WATERCOLOR SOCIETY
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM


BENEFITS OF ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP:
- Eligible to enter Annual Members Exhibition, as well as other exhibition opportunities for members.
- May enter the International Juried Exhibition at reduced charge.
- Reduced rate and priority in registration for NEWS sponsored workshop.
- May hold office (except for President or Vice-President) and may chair or serve on committees.
- Receive the newsletter, attend meetings, and see watercolor demonstrations by prominent artists.
- Interact with fellow artists in a social and friendly fellowship for the advancement of watercolor painting.

BENEFITS OF SIGNATURE MEMBERSHIP:
- May enter all NEWS exhibitions and may enter the International Juried Exhibition at reduced charge.
- May use the "NEWS" initials after his/her name if desired.
- May hold any office or chair in the Society.
- All benefits of Associate Member.
Note: You must have a painting exhibited in 3 International Juried Exhibitions to be considered for signature membership in the society.

It's easy to become an ASSOCIATE MEMBER in the NORTH EAST WATERCOLOR SOCIETY!
Simply fill out this form, click submit and then make your payment via one of the 2 methods shown below.


TO PAY VIA PAYPAL: Go to the "PAYMENTS" page of this website to make your $40 (USD) Dues payment.

TO PAY VIA CHECK: Mail your $40 (USD) check, payable to "North East Watercolor Society" to the following postal address: North East Watercolor Society, P.O. Box 842, Wurtsboro, NY 12790, USA.

THANK YOU!
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